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Thousands of childern who need a helping handLike most people, I take typing for granted. I sit. I place my hands on the keyboard and begin to make words on the computer screen. Some time ago Abbi Holtman of Lyman Public Relations told me about a dedicated group of individuals who don't take typing for granted and have formed a non-profit program dedicated to helping children unable to use their own hands to eat or play.
Abbi works with with Odyssey Teams — a California based company that has provided more than 10,000 children with new bikes — but now we have taken on a different challenge with a bigger purpose. Through an exclusive partnership with Rotary we have created the Helping Hands program that brings companies together through team building to build prosthetic limbs for people in developing countries where an artificial limb averages $3,000. In these countries more than 20 percent of the people in need are children. The new Helping Hands Program is designed to not only motivate employees to work together, but also to give them a deeper understanding of the things we take for granted and how those things affect our lives. We have found that when people are touched emotionally they tend to take those lessons with them-and integrate them into their daily lives. Here is a link to a page with information on the program and also a link to a video that showcases how these hands will be used. The goal is to provide 10,000 hands to those in need — mostly people maimed by land mines, scarred by war and born with irreversible defects. Her e-mail made me think about many things I take for granted and I wanted to thank her and others at Lyman Public Relations by passing the information along to readers. Vincent Hernandez To view this newsletter online, CLICK HERE ASSOCIATION NEWS • PEOPLE MAKING NEWS • NATIONAL NEWS • COLUMNS • |
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ASSOCIATION NEWS CHICAGO — HeresChicago.com and the Trade Show Exhibitors Association formed a strategic alliance to provide education, collaboration and outreach to benefit each of their audience members. HeresChicago.com is now the featured directory, via banner advertisements, on TSEA.org as well as a main sponsor of the TSEA monthly newsletter.
“It is a great honor to be recognized among the best and the brightest in association publishing by the Society of National Association Publications,” said ASAE President & CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE. “This is an outstanding acknowledgment to our staff, their commitment to the association profession and service to the members of ASAE & The Center. We are determined to provide the best communication tools for our stakeholders and we will continue to improve our work to reach even higher levels in the future. CLICK HERE for a list of ASAE & The Center awards: ONLINE ADDITIONS
ConventionPlanit.com, the popular Web site that offers instant online searches of destinations, facilities, and service providers, has added a blog to its extensive lineup of resources for meeting professionals. “ConventionPlanit.com has always offered opportunities for planners to contribute great ideas, learn from their peers, and access a wide range of industry resources,” explains ConventionPlanit.com Co-Founder Katherine Markham, CHME. “The blog takes this a step further, creating a forum to discuss the critical issues facing the industry.” In its first two weeks, the blog has already attracted postings on issues such as the effect of airline cutbacks and higher prices on meeting attendance, independent meeting planner contracts, travel tips, and more. To access the blog, visit www.conventionplanit.com and scroll down to the blog symbol in the red bar near the bottom of the home page. Designed by meeting professionals as an efficient registration-free online search directory, ConventionPlanit.com is a popular Web site that quickly refines searches to identify suitable destinations, facilities, and service providers. ConventionPlanit.com connects buyers with sellers and there are no commissions or third party fees. For more information, visit www.conventionplanit.com. CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. — MC2, a global leader in exhibit, environment and event design and production, has introduced a suite of proprietary online tools to help customers identify successful marketing strategies, deliver measurable results and a obtain a greater return on investment from tradeshows and events.
"As a strategic consultant, our goal is to develop creative solutions that extend our client's brand to targeted audiences. We interpret and implement their brand strategy into exhibit and event projects," said Rob Murphy, chief marketing officer, MC2. "We know firsthand the intricacies of projects both small and large and recognize they require a great attention to detail. Our online tools allow our account and client teams to store and track all of the project details in one, contained location. This approach streamlines communication, and keeps the project on schedule, which ultimately helps reduce costs." Each of MC2's proprietary web based systems is designed to analyze and forecast the expected ROI for client participation in exhibits and events to develop and manage a successful program. The assessment and applications can be used independently or as a suite depending on client need and preference. The Event Marketing Effectiveness Assessment project development tool evaluates information gathered from clients and event management companies they are working with to establish effective exhibit design, optimum staffing, correct exhibit or venue sizes, and budget parameters. The Assessment tool also estimates the return on investment based on a value set in advance for three payback goals such as revenue impact, cost savings, and value of promotion accomplished through the event. MC2's EventNet project management tool aggregates all project details in one central location, giving multiple users, with assignable permissions, round-the-clock access to view, upload, edit, and approve information specific to any project entered. Features can be customized to meet specific client needs and include a self-administering function that allows clients to manage independent of MC2, reducing online site maintenance costs. EventTracker provides an efficient way to manage smaller exhibits that are part of a larger tradeshow program by aggregating all of the project details in one location for review and update. Automatic email alerts are sent to each team member when new information is posted or to distribute show agendas to all attending staff members. Features include self-run reports to track booth and property usage and budget categories, helping clients better manage their costs and return on investment. "Planning for large tradeshows and events can be challenging to manage all of the project details across several channels and may demand a quick turnaround time for execution," said Ashling Coletti, show service supervisor, MC2. "EventTracker allows for an organized approach to managing event programs. Using this tool, I have found my clients experience improved job performance with greater accuracy and efficiency." COMPANY HAPPENINGS
ATLANTA — Exhibit business owners, account executives, and designers came to Atlanta last month for product training and a dose of Southern hospitality at Laarhoven Design's Dealer Training & Owner's Roundtable. Laarhoven Design, one of the largest portable & modular manufacturers in North America, welcomed 49 people May 29-30 at the company's corporate headquarters in Norcross, Ga. Participants had a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with products, polish their sales skills and discuss design issues with the company's senior designers. The owners of exhibit companies also met with Robert Laarhoven to discuss hiring, training and marketing issues, and other topics. The sales training featured Chris Griffin, the President of Trade Show Supply, Inc., who discussed changing market conditions and sales strategies. Brad Strumpf, director of sales and marketing for e4 Design, also shared sales tips and strategies acquired over 15 years as senior exhibit consultant with one of the city's largest exhibit houses. Designers met with senior designer Ryan Luoma to learn how to incorporate Delta Systems into designs. "In just 2 days, we are able to educate our dealer participants on our products and services; meet face-to-face; give them an opportunity to network with other dealers; give them sales training; learn how we can better serve them; and most important ... have fun!" said Robert Laarhoven, president of Laarhoven Design. "This is one of the most effective educational tools we offer to our customers." Along with lots of useful information, participants dined alfresco on one of the city's historic town squares, and on the last night won prizes while playing "Laarpardy" a game inspired by the popular Jeopardy show. Laarhoven Design pays for hotel rooms, meals, and local transportation for these training sessions. Industry businesses such as HiTech, Airways Freight, and Foss Manufacturing sponsor a Hospitality Suite and Cyber Café for the participants. The next training session will be held in the fall, and will be announced shortly. COMPANY ACCOLADES SAN FRANCISCO — PRA Destination Management San Francisco, a leading Destination Management Company in the Northern California region, has earned the highly coveted accreditation certification from the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) of Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC), according to Laura Rednour, president of PRA Destination Management, Inc. an Allied International Company. PRA San Francisco is the only Destination Management Company in the bay area to have earned the prestigious ADMC designation. TORONTO, Canada — Taking place November 5 and 6 at the International Centre, the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo (CWRE) returns to Toronto this year, marking its eleventh anniversary as Canada’s only trade show serving the waste, recycling and public works markets.
CHICAGO — At the recent staging of drupa 2008, print media trade fair, the 1,971 exhibitors from 52 countries unanimously reported an extremely high number of promising contacts and successful purchase deals. "drupa 2008 has sent out a clear signal: due to numerous innovations and new fields of business, the print media sector is more agile than ever," stated Albrecht Bolza-Schünemann, President of drupa and CEO of Koenig & Bauer AG. "This is clearly reflected in the numerous deals concluded with virtually all key business regions." Overall, drupa exhibitors announced deals concluded worth more than Euro 10 billion. Industry insiders suspect the actual investment sum to be considerably higher. Around 391,000 visitors from 138 countries and 3,000 journalists from 84 countries traveled to Düsseldorf, Germany to gather information on innovations, developments and new fields of business. Accounting for 59 percent of the visitor total, international visitor participation increased by 4 percent compared to drupa 2004. "This means drupa has further developed its global market significance and its international status. Given the difficult economic climate this is a remarkable success. Fortunately, we were able to increase the proportion of overseas visitors to 43 percent", explained Werner M. Dornscheidt, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf. Particularly contributing to this growth were Asian and Latin American trade visitors with 7 percent coming from South and Central America and 15 percent from Asia (2004: 13.6 percent). At a surprising level of 6 percent, the proportion of North American visitors remained constant. “We had anticipated slight decreases not only because of the high level of the Euro,” commented Werner M. Dornscheidt. “But these figures also clearly show: drupa is top worldwide and nothing moves in the print and media industry without it!” According to the motto "one drupa ends and another begins", the dates for the next drupa have already been set: May 3 – 16, 2012 in Düsseldorf. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at drupa 2012, visit the web site www.mdna.com. CHICAGO — The recent staging of Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous 2008 in Moscow impressively reflected the healthy Russian economy. The concurrently held metal and tube trade fairs attracted some 8,800 visitors from the Russian Federation and neighboring countries - an increase of 10 percent percent compared to the 2006 event. On 50,000 square feet of net exhibit space, 316 exhibitors from 22 nations showcased their innovations. A total of 165 companies were from outside of Russia, including country group exhibits from Germany, Italy, Austria and China. The event has established itself as the leading platform for the Russian foundry, metallurgy, aluminum and tube industries.
The participants praised the successful trade fair run characterized by numerous new customer contacts and the willingness to place orders. Juliane Krause from the Associations for Thermoprocessing Equipment, Waste Treatment and Recycling Technology, Foundry Machinery, Metallurgical Plants and Rolling Mills within the VDMA, stated: “Metallurgy-Litmash, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous 2008 clearly showed that Russia is one of the world’s growth markets not only for metallurgy and rolling mills but also for foundries and thermoprocessing.” Phillip Knight, Executive Secretary of the International Tube Association, agreed: “Excellent organization, technical support and an impressive number of visitors have made this Tube Russia a significant advance from 2006. The concurrent staging of two thematically related trade shows provided further synergies for exhibitors and visitors. Messe Essen was responsible for Schweißen & Schneiden Russia 2008, which featured 67 exhibitors from 10 countries with their products for the welding industry. At Metalloobrabotka 2008, 10th International Exhibition of Equipment, Instruments and Tools for the Metalworking Industry, Messe Düsseldorf organized the official German joint participation supported by the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW) and also coordinated the Swiss joint presentation on behalf of the Association for the Swiss Engineering, Electrical and Metal Industry and Associated Technology-oriented Sectors (Swissmem). These two countries alone were represented by 139 companies and occupied some 62,000 square feet of net exhibit space. The next staging of Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous will take place from May 12 – 15, 2009 in Moscow – concurrently with wire Russia 2009. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at Metallurgy-Litmash, visit www.mdna.com.
The Messe Düsseldorf Group ended the 2007 financial year with consolidated sales of over Euro 354 million — an increase of more than Euro 50 million. This result includes the following:
"2007 clearly demonstrates: With tailwind from the economy, strategic organizational changes and a dedicated workforce, we have driven sales and our contribution margin in recent years well past target. The output we generate at our Düsseldorf trade fair location sets an example — to say nothing of our international growth trend," said Werner M. Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. Düsseldorf hosted 19 own events and 15 partner events in 2007. A total of 27,704 exhibitors showcased their products and services on 1,064,768 square meters of net exhibition space. A total of 1,424,013 trade visitors attended Düsseldorf trade fair venues in 2007. Sales and net profit at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH in 2007 were well ahead of target, further reinforcing the company's operating foundations. Compared with their respective last staging, events at the Düsseldorf location recorded increases in all three categories in 2007: net hall space rose by 8.2 percent, the number of exhibitors by 7.3 percent and the number of visitors by 3.9 percent. Düsseldorf's international standing as a trade fair location was once again confirmed by the large numbers of foreign exhibitors and visitors: 56 percent of the exhibitors (2006: 53 percent) and 29 percent of the visitors (2006: 25 percent) came from countries other than Germany. "We have proven all the doubters and trade fair critics wrong: Ahead of target, strong sales growth, even more international than ever, prominent global No. 1 trade fairs that bring customers to our state capital - and position Düsseldorf at home and abroad as a hub of innovation and economic impetus with winning ideas," said Joachim Erwin, Lord Mayor of Düsseldorf and Chairman of the Supervisory Board. "To retain and expand our leading position among the vanguard of trade fair companies, both nationally and internationally, we have continuously improved our service and quality standards year after year," added Werner M. Dornscheidt. "In addition, we consistently work on securing and developing the trade fair program at our Düsseldorf home base and expanding our international business through our own activities or in cooperation with others." ALEXANDRIA, Va. — TS2 is announced an expanded keynote series for 2008 featuring a keynote speaker each day Tuesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 31. "Our keynote sessions have always been successful and well-attended. For 2008 we've expanded this program and are featuring speakers on three different topics," said Jennifer Hoff, TS2 Show Manager. The Opening Keynote, presented by Viral Marketing Strategist, David Meerman Scott will focus on The New Rules of Marketing and PR, discussing an extremely hot topic in the marketing arena. Wednesday's General Session, led by Noel Lee, CEO of Monster Cable Products, Inc. will provide a case study of how Lee built his company, attributing much of his success to the exhibit and event industry. The Luncheon Keynote on Thursday, featuring Tom DeLuca will provide attendees with insight into their own internal creativity.
GREEN EXPO NEWS MIDDLEBORO, Mass, — Champion Exposition Services, a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions and exposition services, today announced that the company will serve as the official general service contractor for the National Recycling Coalition's (NRC) 27th and 28th Annual Congress & Expo. The NRC's annual event brings together a wide variety of recycling and sustainability professionals from across the United States and is considered to be the premier national education and networking event for the recycling industry. The 27th Annual National Recycling Coalition & Expo will be held in Pittsburgh, Penn., on Sept. 21-24, 2008 at the David Lawrence Convention Center, the world's largest "green" building and the only Gold LEED certified building in the United States. "Our focus for this year's annual conference and expo is innovation as the path to sustainability. Partnering with Champion as our general services contractor was a natural choice, as they have made a clear commitment to incorporating sustainable practices into their exposition services model," said Kate Krebs, executive director, National Recycling Coalition. The popular recycling event will allow Champion to display its innovative green exposition services. Champion will work with the NRC and David Lawrence Convention Center to properly recycle the supplies used at the event, ensuring that few materials go to waste. Champion will also print all show signage with their industry-leading green printing services, which uses UV curable inks printed directly onto recyclable cardboard, eliminating hazardous glues and laminates. After the show, all of the graphics will be collected and recycled, completing the circle of sustainability. In addition, Champion will utilize its popular eco-friendly carpeting and sustainable exhibit design and manufacturing expertise. "We are honored to be part of such a progressive annual event that brings together recycling professionals and enthusiasts from around the world in support of this increasingly important cause," said Mark Epstein, president & CEO, Champion Exposition Services. "Recycling is a critical part of the overall 'greening' process and this conference will help ensure that innovation and awareness of recycling continues to grow. We are certain that the combination of the NRC, the David Lawrence Convention Center and Champion's pioneering green exposition methods will result in an environmentally-friendly event unlike any before it." The NRC Annual Congress & Exposition attracts recycling professionals and enthusiasts from all levels, allowing everyone, from local, state and federal officials to corporate sustainability managers to recycling advocates, the chance to gather in one building and discuss ways to improve the world's recycling habits. The event also includes education and plenary sessions, workshops and seminars, and roundtables and classroom-style discussions, focused on the latest information and resources in the recycling world. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about the David Lawrence Convention Center's cutting-edge technologies and green methods. To learn more, please visit: www.nrc-recycle.org/ or http://events.jspargo.com/nrc08/public/enter.aspx  Do you have a video you want to share with the industry? Send 3-5 minute Quick time
PEOPLE MAKING NEWS
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 11, 2008 —Girl Scouts, San Diego Imperial Council has named Patti Roscoe, founder and chairman of PRA Destination Management, Inc. as one of San Diego’s 10 Cool Women of 2008, according to council CEO Jo Dee C. Jacob. Roscoe was honored during a Breakfast at Tiffany’s event, held at Tiffany & Co. in the Fashion Valley Mall. Rana Sampson, San Diego’s first lady and a 2007 Cool Woman, introduced Roscoe during the ceremony and presented her with a Tiffany engraved crystal platter. MIDDLEBORO, Mass. — Champion Exposition Services, a provider of comprehensive event solutions and exposition services, announced that David Perkins, the company's Executive Vice President of Sales, has been reappointed to the Healthcare Convention Exhibitor Association (HCEA) Board of Directors. The selection is one of three appointments by the HCEA President and marks the second consecutive selection to the Board of Directors for Perkins.
During his 2007-2008 term, Perkins served on the HCEA Annual Meeting Committee, the general sessions speaker committee and as a speaker/moderator for the HCEA. He joined Champion as the Executive Vice President of Sales earlier this year. "David Perkins has been a true leader in the healthcare convention industry for many years. It's a pleasure to have him continue on the HCEA Board of Directors and apply his leadership and perspective to our industry," said Eric Allen, HCEA Executive Vice President. "We look forward to working with him as we continue to provide the very best in education, networking and marketing opportunities for our members."
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"Your hands are the key to so many things - the ability to work, play, love and feel can all be traced back to your finger tips," wrote Abbi in her e-mail. "Yet there are thousands of people in third world countries that do not have hands and because of the outrageous cost of prosthetic limbs they may never be able to afford this gift we all take for granted, and that’s where NOT deleting this e-mail can make a true difference in the life of a small child, mother or father."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — ASAE & The Center has recently received seven EXCEL Awards from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP), including three gold awards, at the group’s annual awards ceremony, June 10 at the Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C. The awards recognize the best and brightest in the area of communications within the association community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The discussion of critical issues in the meetings industry just got richer.
The web based tools, which include Event Marketing Effectiveness Assessment, EventNetTM, and EventTrackerTM help streamline project development and project management processes and clearly demonstrate the value of marketing programs.
“This entire accreditation process reinforces PRA’s commitment to delivering first class service to our clients,” Rednour said. “The award-winning team of PRA San Francisco has set standards unmatched in our industry and we are so proud of this group and the work they have completed in order to achieve this very well-deserved ADME accreditation.”
Participants will encounter the latest products and services being offered by exhibitors representing all categories of the waste industry, from collection and hauling to processing and disposal. Well-known industry professionals will provide information on various types of waste and recycling products, services and programs. With its informative seminars and exciting special events, CWRE will provide an unparalleled opportunity for education, business development and networking.
Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous 2008 were organized by Messe Düsseldorf, its subsidiary Messe Düsseldorf Moscow OOO and Russian partner Metalexpo in close cooperation with the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) and the International Tube Association (ITA). Key domestic and international industry associations also supported the trade fairs.
"It's been a true honor to serve on the HCEA Board of Directors in 2007-2008, and I look forward to my second term with great anticipation," said David Perkins, Executive Vice President of Sales, Champion. "As a longtime member of the association, the HCEA means a great deal to me. It will be my charge to work with the entire Board, as well as my colleagues here at Champion, to serve the healthcare community and continue the honorable tradition that the HCEA has accumulated over the past 78 years."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — SmithBucklin, the world's largest association management company, announced today that Sheila Stampfli, whose distinguished meeting professional career spans more than four decades, will step down at the end of the year as President of Courtesy Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based conference and event management firm owned by SmithBucklin. Stampfli will continue in a key business development role for Courtesy and SmithBucklin.
